[teilo]

No. If I put my email address in my Facebook profile, it's because I want people to be able to have my email address. For the same reason, if I put my phone number in my Facebook profile, it is because I want people to be able to call me at that number.

I put the address there. It pisses me off that Facebook feels free to change my profile behind my back. How many people actually look at their own content information on Facebook? Precious few. Facebook is counting on this.

[MrEnigma]

I'm not arguing what is best for the customer. Just best for Facebook. It's their service an they get to do what they want. It sucks, and I wish it wouldn't happen but it does.

I know amazon does this for seller accounts, and I've run across it a few more places as well (craigslist, etc). Although Craigslist gives you the option to not obscure it.

I kind of saw the writing on the wall when the messaging platform was announced. They are trying to replace email for most people.

[Goronmon]

Just best for Facebook. It's their service an they get to do what they want.

This sentiment seems to be implied for pretty much any decision made by any company, so is it even useful to mention? And if it's true, that's still not going to stop me from complaining when a company makes a decision I don't like.

So, why mention it?